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Rates of Covid 19 testing and positivity in US military veterans with SMI

Abstract: Objective: to compare differences in COVID-19 testing rates and rates of positive test results between Veterans with and without SMI and identify the sociodemographic and …

A novel mind-body podcast program for military and Veteran caregivers

Abstract: Mind-body interventions reduce stress and improve overall health and functioning among caregivers but are not readily available in the community. We adapted an existing …

Suicide risk profiles among service members and Veterans exposed to suicide

Abstract: Objectives: Rates of suicide exposure are high among service members and Veterans and are especially concerning given the link between suicide exposure and subsequent …

Early paracentesis is associated with better prognosis compared with late or no-paracentesis in hospitalized veterans with cirrhosis and ascites

Abstract: Guidelines recommend that all hospitalized patients with cirrhosis and ascites receive an early (<24 h from admission) paracentesis. However, national data are not …

Gross hematuria and lower urinary tract symptoms associated with military burn pits exposures in US Veterans deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan

Abstract: Objective: The aim of the study is to describe rates of hematuria and other lower urinary tract symptoms, including self-reported cancer rates, among veterans postburn …

The Risk of Menstrual Dysfunction Increases for Women during U.S. Army Basic Combat Training

Abstract: The extent to which the 8-wk U.S. Army Basic Combat Training (BCT) course elicits or exacerbates menstrual dysfunction (MD) and mechanisms behind this dysfunction is not …

Treatment patterns and outcomes in U.S. Military Veterans diagnosed with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL)

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: U.S. veterans in the Veterans Affairs (VA) Healthcare System are managed in a national single-payer system with access to FDA-approved therapies. …

Exploring the protective experiences of those who 'protect and serve': A psychometric evaluation of Protective and Compensatory Experiences Survey within a military sample

Abstract: Objective: The current study evaluates the psychometric properties of the Protective and Compensatory Experiences Survey (PACES; Morris et al., 2018) within a military …

Mental health and resilience in the Irish defense forces during the COVID-19 global pandemic

Abstract: The Irish Defense Forces (DF) responded to the COVID-19 pandemic and national public health crisis by deploying personnel to aid domestic civil authorities in medical and …

Changes in patterns of use of advanced therapies following emerging data about adverse events in patients with rheumatoid arthritis from the Veterans Affairs health system

Abstract: Objective: To determine whether prescribing practices for Janus kinase inhibitors (JAKi), tumor necrosis factor inhibitors (TNFi), and non-TNFi biologic agents changed …

Fall-related Injuries and Opioid Administration Among Veterans With Dementia in US Department of Veterans Affairs Community Living Centers

Abstract: Opioid use is associated with fall-related injuries (FRI) among older adults, especially those with dementia. We examined FRI following changes in national opioid safety …

Vivid dreams are associated with a high percentage of REM sleep: a prospective study in veterans

Abstract: Vivid dreams are dreams that feel real or are associated with dream enactment behaviour. They are prevalent in veterans, especially in those with psychiatric disorders …